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Will I own my security system?
Most security alarm systems are bought outright,
but there are still companies that offer lease
agreements. You would need to discuss this
at the time of getting your quotation.
Where can cameras be fitted?
Care does need to be taken that privacy is not
invaded. Cameras can be fitted internally and
externally, usually on brackets. External cameras
are usually located inside weatherproof housings.
CCTV Systems
What can I expect when
looking for a CCTV system?
There are many different cameras each designed
for different applications, i.e, black and white,
colour, day and night, wide angled, high and
medium resolution. To avoid disappointment it
is very important at the consultation stage to
ensure that you get what you want and that
your requirements are clearly specified in your
quotation. Very often you have to pay more
than you might think to get good quality
images and recordings.
My neighbour is using a hidden
camera. Is this ALLOWED?
There are restrictions against using covert CCTV.
You would need to check the Data Protection
legislation at www.ico.gov.uk to see the
current requirements including the Information
Commissioner’s CCTV Code of Practice.
How do I manage the pictures
taken on my CCTV on my Digital
recorder?
With digital CCTV technology you don’t have
to re-play yards of tape to search for an incident.
You can search simply by entering a date and
time or pointing to a specific time band on a
monitor screen. Carrying out this exercise should
not interrupt the normal recording.